Crimson Desert

[Ghost]

"Crimson Desert is an upcoming open world action-adventure being developed by Pearl Abyss for both console and PC which will combine elements of narrative-driven single-player games with online multiplayer functionality. Built on Pearl Abyss' proprietary, next-gen engine, Crimson Desert will deliver high fidelity graphics & game features, and a highly immersive gameplay experience. A story of survival, Crimson Desert follows a group of struggling mercenaries and the many characters who cross their paths in the vast continent of Pywel. This is a world where heroes are made, but not without incredible hardship, pain and perseverance."

 

 

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• Explore the world a world where first glances can be misleading.
  Journey through a vast realm fractured by conflict, a cold and callous desert, and cities as breathtaking as they are ruthless. There’s more to the world of Crimson Desert than at first meets the eye.
• The struggle of all, for all.
  Write your own story of strife as you fight your way to survival. The battles fought will forever alter the course of history and the fate of the lands.
• Lead your own group of mercenaries.
  Not all will be prepared to endure the trials and tribulations unleashed by your enemies. Answer your calling and lead a band of battle-hardened mercenaries against those who seek your downfall.
• Steer clear of false hopes and unknown dangers.
  Trust not those who dream of ruling, for their ideas of justice are often tarnished by greed. Learn to fend for yourself in a hostile world of monsters, mercenaries, and maniacal monarchs, each seeking your untimely demise.

• Development History
  • The beginnings of Crimson Desert can be traced back to the vast desert that spans across the world of Black Desert.
  • Crimson Desert was born of a desire to tell the story of Black Desert’s past.
  • With the exception of a few identifiable in-game homages, Pearl Abyss created entirely new worldviews, religions, and characters unique to the world of Crimson Desert, worthy of a true epic.
  • Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss’ next flagship title that continues on with the ‘desert’ theme.
• Story & Theme
  • Crimson Desert’s subtitle, “A Saga Written in Blood”, encapsulates the epic events that will test our mercenary heroes. Blood will be spilled.
  • The character you see in our key art is Macduff, son of Martinus. He’s the leader of a ragtag band of mercenaries.
  • Macduff is a man in constant turmoil, struggling with the responsibilities of leadership and the survival of those who rely on him. He has a tragic past and no matter how hard he tries, he cannot escape from it.
  • Crimson Desert is a story of growth and resilience. It is a story of mercenaries plagued by hardship and pain, and their endeavors to survive in a hostile world.
• Character Development
  • Crimson Desert tells the story of many different characters whose fates are entwined with the main character and his band of mercenaries.
  • Each character has their own unique backgrounds and tales to tell, affecting everything from the decisions they make to the gear they equip.
  • This extends to the lands of Crimson Desert, which are full of other mercenary groups each with their own distinct personalities and inclinations.
• Singleplayer & MMORPG content
  • Crimson Desert offers an immersive single-player campaign teeming with engaging quests based on the exploits of many mercenaries you’ll find available for hire.
  • There will also be a vast amount of content based around a more traditional MMORPG format.
  • Here lies a world designed for you to freely enjoy, with carious content at the high levels expected of a next-generation MMORPG.
• Villains and Enemies
  • Players will face many dangers in the world of Crimson Desert. A diverse range of creatures, both big and small, threaten your survival.
  • This is a world of mythical creatures who are neither friend nor foe, cruel mercenaries vying for blood, and powerful figures conspiring in the shadows of the royal court.
  • Players won’t be able to let their guard down. To survive these bigger threats, they’ll need to learn to make strategic choices, all brought to life through Pearl Abyss’ unique, action-driven combat system.
  • That being the case, the biggest friend or foe, as in any MMORPG, will be the player right beside you!
• Worldbuilding
  • Revel in a world that is as beautiful as it is dangerous, filled with a cast of fascinating characters, mercenary groups, and others, trapped in a spiral of endless feuds and bloody battles for survival.
  • As is expected of Pearl Abyss games, we’ve created a world full of playable content including trade, exploration, and so much more.
  • Crimson Desert is set to be the ultimate gaming experience, with realistic character representations, rich backgrounds, and action that is thrilling as possible, whether you’re playing on PC or console.

 

Edited August 23, 2023 by Ghost

[sh4d0wzcs]

Looks pretty good imo, it'll be interesting to see more.

[bmg_ps]

So far, it has been my favourite annoucement in the TGA

[dieselmanchild]

This game looks fucking amazing! Like the guy above said, it’s giving me heavy Dark Souls and Game of Throne vibes, and the melee combat animations reminds me of Dragon’s Dogma for some reason. I’ll definitely be looking out for more news on this one in the future.

[Ghost]

 

"Get a developer's insight and new info about Crimson Desert with Executive Producer Daeil Kim as he goes over the scenes and content of the world premiere gameplay trailer in this Dev Archives commentary."

 

 

"What can be found in the world of Crimson Desert? How will the action feel? Who is Macduff? The lead devs answer these questions and more as they give an overview of Crimson Desert's world, story, game content, and action direction in the very first Dev Archives video."

 

The lead devs featured in the video:

Daeil Kim: Executive Producer
HwanKyoung Jung: Producer
SeongWoo Lee: Producer
Hyoseok Chae: Lead Combat Designer

Edited December 18, 2020 by Ghost

[Ghost]

 

[dieselmanchild]

On 8/23/2023 at 11:17 AM, Ghost said:

 

Awesome! It’s been years since we’ve seen any updates so I was really starting to wonder about this game. It’s one of those games that initially made a big impression on me and so every once in awhile it popped into my mind and I wondered if it was still in development.
 

As of now this project looks insanely ambitious. I’m very hyped but I just hope they can deliver on it and the finished product is on par with what we are seeing here. Because damn it looks good! It looks to me like an amalgamation of several of the biggest games and franchises on the market. Assassin’s Creed, The Witcher, RDR2, Dragon’s Dogma etc.